Midterm 2 Flashcards

1
Q

In macro issues of growth are generally considered in:

A

The long run framework

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2
Q

To move from GDP to GNP one must

A

Add net foreign factor income to GDP

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3
Q

A fall in the price level:

A

Increases the value of money in people’s pockets so people buy more goods

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4
Q

If the nominal interest rate is 3% and real interest rate is 2% inflation is:

A

1%

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5
Q

Real GDP can be used more accurately to measure:

A

The change in market production over time

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6
Q

According to Keynes the economy could become stuck at a low income level of:

A

Declines in aggregate demand and aggregate supply reinforce one another

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7
Q

The paradox of thrift:

A

An increase in savings reduces output

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8
Q

The shapes of the curves in the AS/AD model are based:

A

On the relationship between the price level and total real output

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9
Q

The multiplier effect exists because:

A

Productions and expenditures are interdependent

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10
Q

Which would shift the AD curve to the right?

A

An increase in foreign income

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11
Q

An expansionary fiscal policy increases:

A

Aggregate demand

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12
Q

A policy that raises taxes or reduces govt spending is:

A

A contractionary fiscal policy

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13
Q

What is not a characteristic of money?

A

Unlimited supply

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14
Q

Chief difference between M1 and M2 measures of the money supply is:

A

M2 includes assets with a lower liquidity than those in M1

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15
Q

When a bank makes a loan the money supply:

A

Increases

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16
Q

Contractionary monetary policy shifts:

A

AD curve in to the left

17
Q

To increase the Nations money supply the fed can:

A

Decrease the discount rate

18
Q

Contractionary monetary policy:

A
  1. Increases interest rates
  2. Reduces investment
  3. Decreases income